The Daily Utah Chronicle

MWC Men’s Basketball Preview

January 10, 2002

BYU Cougars The boys from Provo lost a lot of top-tier talent from their NCAA Tournament team from a year ago?MWC Player of the Year Mekeli Wesley, First Team All-Conference Terrell Lyday and Second Teamer and U transfer Trent Whiting. But they still don't seem to be missing a step.

Letter to the Editor: University Donors Deserve the Perks

By By Travis Pierson, Junior, Communication, Parking Services Employee • January 10, 2002

Editor, I find it hard to believe that anyone able to pay attention long enough to make it through high school would be shocked that the friends and relatives of big donors get added perks. There are offices on campus that give donors "free" parking passes every day.

Greek Ruler’s Visit Sign of Relations

January 10, 2002

WASHINGTON?Brightening U.S.-Greece relations were on full display at the White House Thursday as President Bush thanked Prime Minister Costas Simitis for being a friend in the fight against terrorism. Before news cameras in the Oval Office, Bush also credited Simitis for easing longtime tensions with rival Turkey.

Raiders Will Make Way Through AFC

January 9, 2002

My, how things have turned around in the AFC for two of last year's Playoff rejects. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots were not predicted to get a first round bye, and I still can't believe it. Who would have thought that a team like the Baltimore Ravens would become worse after signing Pro Bowl quarterback Elvis Grbac? Who would have thought that the Raiders would finish the season with a three-game losing streak and look as if they will never be able to put the wheels back on? Who cares? That will never stop me from picking against Kordell "I will never take my team to the Super Bowl" Stewart and, of course, the New England Patriots led by Tom Brady.

The Chronicle’s View: Olympic Acts Prove Venues’ True Colors

January 9, 2002

It's the quintessential battle between David and Goliath. The only problem is that this time it's hard to know who's winning. Consider the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, a dynamic and sometimes tyrannical organization that wields its influence without blinking an eye.

Spivey’s Return Unknown

January 9, 2002

Senior point guard Travis Spivey didn't travel to Utah's game Monday in California, and his status on the Utah men's basketball team is still in the air. Spivey was suspended for the St. Mary's game for team misconduct. According to a Deseret News report, he walked out on a U practice last week following a disagreement with coach Rick Majerus.

Alt. Spring Break Event Tonight in Union Ballroom

January 9, 2002

Spring Break often connotes college students laying on beaches or four-wheeling in Moab. But for some students at the U, Spring Break means service. Through the Alternative Spring Break program, students?such as junior Jonathan Ching?travel to various locations and provide services ranging from feeding the homeless to volunteering at an AIDS clinic.

Plane Crashes Into Pakistan Range

January 9, 2002

WASHINGTON?A U.S. military plane carrying at least seven Marines crashed into a mountain in Pakistan Wednesday night. A search and-rescue mission was launched but there was no word on casualties. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said he understood the plane was carrying passengers.

Students Given Extra Time to Graduate

January 9, 2002

A new U policy is giving perpetual students extra time to graduate. Since the U's semester conversion in 1998, students who desired to graduate under the quarter system had a graduation deadline of Spring 2003. On Tuesday, the Academic Senate passed an initiative to extend that deadline until Spring Semester 2005.

Violence Lull Ends in Israel; 6 Killed

January 9, 2002

JERUSALEM?In the first deadly Palestinian attack on Israelis in nearly a month, two Palestinians stormed an Israeli army post near the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, killing four soldiers before being shot dead in a gunbattle, the military said. The attack, claimed by the Islamic militant Hamas group, dealt a severe blow to U.

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